Innovation

We engender a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment with the unique potential to make a significant impact on complex local and global challenges.

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New & Notable

The Hunt for Hope in the Genome

Three decades ago, a team of researchers—including future Tufts President Anthony P. Monaco—combed through millions of DNA letters to find the flawed gene responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Here’s how their work led to the first-ever FDA-approved drug for treating the deadly disease.

Amplifying Entrepreneurial Connections

Tufts alumni organize an entrepreneurship and technology summit in San Francisco on June 14
A Conversation with the School of Dental Medicine’s New Dean

Nadeem Karimbux, a leader in dental education, talks innovation and the importance of mentoring

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Nadeem Karimbux Named Dean of School of Dental Medicine

A distinguished leader in dental education, he focuses on integration, collaboration, and interprofessional education

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Simin Meydani to Step Down as Vice Provost for Research

She led the development of a strategic plan for research at Tufts and other initiatives, and will continue doing research at the HNRCA

Events

Spotlights

Raymond and Beverly Sackler Convergence Laboratory

Addresses the most serious diseases and medical conditions through collaborative research among investigators in various fields.
Science and Engineering Complex (SEC)

Currently under construction, the new complex will be an integrated teaching and research center on the Medford/Somerville campus featuring state-of-the-art laboratories for undergraduate and graduate students.
M.S. in Innovation Management

An intensive, one-year professional master’s program that prepares you with important business and leadership skills to hit the ground running earlier in your career.
USAID One Health Workforce Emerging Pandemic Threats 2 Program

An international partnership of universities focused on strengthening global workforce development against emerging pandemic threats.
Kaplan Lab

Focuses on biopolymer engineering to understand structure-function relationships, with emphasis on studies related to self-assembly, biomaterials engineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Water: Systems, Science, and Society (WSSS)

A graduate-level program that takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding water issues worldwide. Provides students with the perspectives and tools to manage water-related problems.